Srinagar, Mar 27 2020
Heavy rains and snowfall are likely to lash Jammu and Kashmir on Friday and Saturday, analysis of multiple weather data reveals.
During this 2-day spell, which is likely to begin early morning on Friday, snowfall is likely to lash both upper Karewa and alpine mountains of Pirpanjal range, including Pir Ki Gali, Yusmarg, Tosa Maidan, Gulmarg and Kandi Baramulla and Rafiabad areas.
Snowfall is also likely in Sonamarg, Zojila Pass, Gund valley, Upper Dachigam, Zabarwan range in Srinagar, Wasturwan, Sinthan Pass, Margan Pass and their surrounding mountains.
While starting early Saturday Kashmir valley plains are likely to receive heavy rainfall, on late Friday and early Saturday there are good chances of snowfall in some plain areas of the valley as well.
During this period, Kargil, Zanaskar and Leh are also likely to get snowfall, while plains in Jammu would receive heavy rainfall.
All upper reaches of Chenab valley, including Kishtwar and upper Pirpanjal valley areas of Banihal, Gool and surrounding areas of upper Kulgam and Shopian are likely to receive snowfall.
Weather would start to improve Saturday evening onwards.
Farmers and general public are advised to plan their activities accordingly.
